Strada Nuova
unknown (Italian)
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Alternative Titles
Via Garibaldi
Via Aurea
Date
1550-1558Description
Among the most distinguished urban projects of the 16th century was the creation of the Strada Nuova (1550–58; now Via Garibaldi), instigated by the Grimaldi family in an effort to clean up the area around Castelletto, which was occupied by a public brothel. The Strada Nuova was known as Via Aurea for the magnificence of its buildings plan (drawing), 18th century
Type of Work
RoadSubject
Palaces, Roads, Urban renewal, Streets, Architecture, Italian
Rights Statement
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Item is Part of
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